Development Impact Fees (DIFs) are one-time charges on new development that are collected and used by the City to cover the cost of capital facilities, vehicles, and equipment that are required to serve new growth.

Potential new developments impact City infrastructure and capital needs. To mitigate the impacts of new development on public improvements, public services and community amenities, the City is considering DIFs to cover the cost of future capital needs required to serve new growth.

The City of Manhattan Beach has contracted with Harris & Associates to complete a Development Impact Fee Study which evaluates impact on Government Facilities, Parkland, Park Improvements, Police, Fire, Transportation, Sewer, Storm Drain and Water systems and infrastructure.

To stay informed, please check back on this webpage and be sure to attend the upcoming meetings on this topic.

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY & PROPOSED IMPACT FEES

The City of Manhattan Beach held a City Council Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to consider adopting an Ordinance and Resolution regarding the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and proposed development impact fees. For information, please see the Public Hearing Notice and Draft Nexus Study found below.

• Public Hearing Notice on Development Impact Fees
• Draft Copy of Development Impact Fee Nexus Study

CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: DRAFT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY

The City of Manhattan Beach held a City Council Study Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to present the draft findings of a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study. The meeting included a comprehensive presentation explaining the Study's results and the proposed development impact fees scheduled for City Council consideration on February 3, 2026.

• VIEW AGENDA - City Council Meeting, January 13, 2026
• Notice of Study Session on Impact Fees - January 13, 2026

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES

The City of Manhattan Beach held a virtual community meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, to present the findings of a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study. The meeting included a comprehensive presentation explaining the Study's results and the proposed development impact fees.

• Virtual Community Meeting Presentation Materials

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES